Highlight of Kangaroo Island
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Whales… rainbows… seals… a lighthouse — this short walk turns out to be the highlight of my Kangaroo Island trip. Continue reading
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Surfing Sand Dunes, Take 2
I get a second chance to surf sand dunes while on Kangaroo Island and this time I go for it. And we’re greeted with another rainbow over the desert. Continue reading
Wrapping up Kangaroo Island
This wraps up my adventures on Kangaroo Island and a recaps a lovely stroll through Adelaide. Continue reading
A Groovy Way to Travel
I’ve shared the photos and posts over the past few weeks. Here’s a recap of my fabulous week with Groovy Grape touring the Great Ocean Road, Barossa Valley, and Kangaroo Island. Continue reading
Alice Springs: Gateway to the Outback
Alice Springs is a major hub in the Red Center of Australia. Photos from the plane ride in demonstrate how this area got its name. Continue reading
It’s a Joey!
It’s day one of my Outback tour and our first stop is at a zoo where I see my first baby kangaroo of the trip. Check out this little joey in his (or her) mama’s pouch. Continue reading
Climbing Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon hosts our first of three major hikes in the Outback. Just don’t get too close to the edge… it’s a long way down. Continue reading
Towering Giants in Kata Tjuta
Our second hike in the Outback is at Kata Tjuta National Park. While it’s less known than neighbor Uluru, its elaborate rock formations are equally impressive. Continue reading
Ayers Rock… In the Rain
I’ve waited for years to see Uluru with my own eyes. The day has finally come… and with it, clouds and rain. Boo! Continue reading
Uluru Base Walk
While it’s still cloudy the next day, the weather doesn’t damper our 10k base walk around Ayers Rock. There’s a smile plastered on my face the whole time we walk in the shadow of this sacred giant. Continue reading